calmly

Example Sentences

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I felt a creeping desire to give in and get warm, but just as I started to work out how to say that to Benitez, he calmly told me that the lynx had finally arrived.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Let’s go to your room get your uniform on and take a break,” I say calmly.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

While most attendees left quickly in an orderly fashion, one guy sat calmly and ate his salad; he’d obviously seen a few things in his life.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Dembele calmly converted to give PSG a 3-2 lead at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Gene looks surprised that I’m approaching him—and calmly too.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell